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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.20, 11,017.02 and 2,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.20, 11,017.02 and 2,411.84 is: 3,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.20 : 11,017.02 = 2,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.20/11,017.02 = 2,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.20x = 11,017.02 × 2,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.20x = 26,571,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571,289.52/7,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.00

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